Historic moment for Broward County basketball

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In 2005, Fort Lauderdale graduate Sandora Irvin made Broward County history when she became the first area player selected in the first round of the WNBA draft. She was taken No. 3 overall by the Phoenix Mercury.

In 2005, Fort Lauderdale graduate Sandora Irvin made Broward County history when she became the first area player selected in the first round of the WNBA draft. She was taken No. 3 overall by the Phoenix Mercury. (Jennifer Pottheiser/Getty Images)

In 2005, Fort Lauderdale graduate Sandora Irvin made Broward County history when she became the first area player selected in the first round of the WNBA draft. She was taken No. 3 overall by the Phoenix Mercury.